Stories
Health & Wellness Trends 2023
At the turn of each new year, I reevaluate my personal health and make a resolution to try a little harder, do a little better. And turning 60 this year has me taking an even closer look. Being healthy has always been a roller coaster for me...
Why Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished?
Ruminant stomachs are not designed by nature to digest high volumes of starch and grains. As grazers, buffalo and beef cattle are unable to safely consume and metabolize grains and corn feed.
Meat With a Side of Cortisol
The process of shipping and inhumanely confining these animals creates adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones, which negatively impact the quality of the meat for human consumption.
Humane Harvests—Part One
We all have memories of the past that we use as a gauge for determining good times and bad times. Naturally, we miss for more of the good times and do everything in our power to limit future occurrence of the bad.
Planet-Friendly Materials
The materials that make up the products we buy have a big impact on the planet.
A Room with a View
My studio is tucked into the hillside of what we call the “River Pasture.” It overlooks the bottom ground of the ranch, the Cheyenne River, and the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. It is my office and kitchen, and it has a wonderful windowed main room that frames the prairie in all of its glory.
Revisiting Spring on the Prairie
In late May, my family and I were fortunate to be able to spend several days on the Cheyenne River Buffalo Ranch, the land that is the heart of Wild Idea Buffalo Co.
Buffalo & Grandkids
Babysitting my grandchildren is hands down my favorite job. Coming in second is spending time in the buffalo herd to share images and video footage with you. When you mix the two together, it can be most entertaining.
Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows
In this short (30 sec video) Dan expresses his frustration on news reports of tourists approaching buffalo in an attempt to either snap a quick selfie, or to pet them. The results are severe injuries with the buffalo getting the bad rap.
Bears & Buffalo
A couple weeks ago, I had the chance to visit one of our sourcing partners' ranch, located along the Rocky Mountain front in Montana. The ecosystem on the Diamond 4D Ranch is still very much intact. Complete with the big predators such as, mountain lions, wolves and bears.
Teach Your Children Well
As busy goes, Jilian and Colton Jones have a lot on their plates. But, when a request comes in to help educate children, they pause and they seize the opportunity to share their knowledge of the prairie ecosystem and show them around the ranch.
Bringing Back the Beavers
Wild Idea Buffalo Company is more than a meat company, first and foremost we are an environmental company. In addition to our commitment of improving our environment and our food supply, we also work on restoration projects that consider all species.